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Coronavirus: latest information and advice
The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) and Public Health England (PHE) are leading the UK government response to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
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Fit testing face masks
Guidance on face fit testing and the measures that should be taken to minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
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Social distancing, your business and in-work activities
What steps you and your business should take during the coronavirus outbreak.
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RIDDOR reporting of COVID-19
When, what and how you should report under RIDDOR.
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Protecting lone workers
New guidance to help manage risks and keep lone workers healthy and safe.
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Brexit transition period
Latest guidance on health and safety in the transition period.
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Annual Science Review 2020
This year’s review focuses on how HSE uses science and evidence to support its role as a regulator.
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Welding fume: revised guidance
Ensure exposure to welding fume is adequately controlled with our revised guidance.
Press releases
- Coronavirus – A joint statement with The Partnership on Health and Safety in Scotland 8 April 2020
- Coronavirus: A joint statement between HSE, the TUC and the CBI 3 April 2020
- HSE issues exemption for the manufacture and supply of biocidal hand sanitiser products in the UK 27 March 2020
- Tayside Health Board fined after three patients died in acute psychiatric ward 19 March 2020
Safety alerts
HSE vacancies
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There are no current vacancies available. Please visit this page again for updates.
Training and events
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Following the fast-changing developments and escalation of the COVID-19 outbreak in the UK, HSE have taken the decision to postpone all of our face-to-face training and events until week commencing 1 June 2020.
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